Chelsea FC has gone from instant success with Roman Abramovich to a club most known for firing managers. Last week, Di Matteo was told to pack his things and leave, and Rafa Benitez was brought in a short term. But who would be manager for Abramovich's team?
Since the Russian took over Chelsea in 2003, he has fired seven of his last eight managers - Guus Hiddink left after four months as temporary manager. The hiring of Rafa Benitez has been met with anger by the Chelsea fans, and Ambramovich seems to be more and more in a clinch with the supporters. The fact that Di Matteo was being sacked, did not come as a shock, however, it has raised eyebrows around the world given he won the Champions League last season.
However, the situation in Chelsea gives a view of an owner that is unhappy with transformation in his club. Andres Villas-Boas started a reformation of Chelsea, but was not given the chance to complete it; Di Matteo continued this, in some sent, but only got six months behind the wheel. It is obvious for everyone that Di Matteo was not the man that Abramovich wanted, but he had to give him the chance after the Champions League title. For the Russian, there is only one man: Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola is currently taken a break from football and has refused to coach any club this year. The solution for Roman Abramovich was to bring in another Spaniard - against the fans will - Rafa Benitez. Even though the fans- and as latest reports suggests: the players - doesn't like the new man, he might be the future for Chelsea. Why? Because the club owner has made an own goal this time.
Since the Russian took over Chelsea in 2003, he has fired seven of his last eight managers - Guus Hiddink left after four months as temporary manager. The hiring of Rafa Benitez has been met with anger by the Chelsea fans, and Ambramovich seems to be more and more in a clinch with the supporters. The fact that Di Matteo was being sacked, did not come as a shock, however, it has raised eyebrows around the world given he won the Champions League last season.
However, the situation in Chelsea gives a view of an owner that is unhappy with transformation in his club. Andres Villas-Boas started a reformation of Chelsea, but was not given the chance to complete it; Di Matteo continued this, in some sent, but only got six months behind the wheel. It is obvious for everyone that Di Matteo was not the man that Abramovich wanted, but he had to give him the chance after the Champions League title. For the Russian, there is only one man: Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola is currently taken a break from football and has refused to coach any club this year. The solution for Roman Abramovich was to bring in another Spaniard - against the fans will - Rafa Benitez. Even though the fans- and as latest reports suggests: the players - doesn't like the new man, he might be the future for Chelsea. Why? Because the club owner has made an own goal this time.
Pep Guardiola is most unlikely to become the next manager of Chelsea, simply because he is the kind of manager that needs time. Chelsea, or should I say Ambramovich doesn't have time. The fact that the club has had nine managers since 2003 speaks for itself. Instead, Guardiola might be waiting for the chance in Manchester United or Manchester City, where he will have the owners time.
The Russian curse hits Chelsea sooner or later!
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